Boom Slingers

Boom Slingers is a shooter game with excellent mechanics, visuals, and music, but too many ads and bugs detract from the experience. In this real-time, turn-based action game, players duel opponents worldwide with explosive moves. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and some frustrating glitches. The game's explosive duels and humorous elements make it worth checking out for fans of the genre.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,737 reviews

gameplay123 positive mentions

monetization223 negative mentions

The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a unique blend of strategy and action.
The art style and character designs are charming and appealing.
The game has a friendly community, with players often being supportive and positive.

The matchmaking system is unbalanced, often pairing lower-level players with much higher-level opponents.
Progression can be slow, with limited ways to earn coins and gems, making it difficult to upgrade cards.
There are frequent bugs and glitches, such as disconnections and issues with the shop not loading properly.

monetization
268 mentions
12 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the increasing number of ads, particularly those that interrupt gameplay or are required for progression. While some users appreciate the absence of forced ads and the option to watch them for rewards, others feel that the game has shifted towards a cash grab model, making it difficult to progress without watching numerous ads or making in-app purchases. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience remains a contentious issue among players.
- “Very little monetization, the gameplay is almost entirely skill based, and the PvP runs super smooth with short wait times.”
- “Element of in-game purchase to enhance your gameplay; however, it's not needed at all. I have bought something in this game and I find it fair and balanced with matchmaking, unlike other games which tend to be pay-to-win.”
- “This game is amazing, one of the best mobile games, and it has no ads (unless you want to watch them for rewards). The community is super nice, the menu theme is a bop, and it has a really cute art style!”
- “Now all of a sudden I get ads mid-match that close me out of the game and it's frustrating... like why ruin it? Most likely uninstalling it.”
- “Game changed to a money grabbing scheme and injected ads everywhere.”
- “Basically all forms of progression are hard gated behind constant ads unless you buy the monthly pass, which they nerfed the rewards of to make it a lot less useful.”
gameplay
213 mentions
58 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and unique mechanics, smooth animations, and appealing art style, making it addictive and enjoyable for many players. However, there are significant concerns regarding matchmaking balance, slow progression, and the impact of ads, which can detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding more game modes, enhancing sound effects, and addressing issues with unfair matchups and bugs.
- “The gameplay itself is fantastic and unique.”
- “The gameplay is amazing, the UI is intuitive, and the mechanics work great.”
- “Great gameplay, an even better community, and it truly feels like this game is cared for.”
- “I'm stuck in a league constantly and couldn't move upwards because of how unfair the gameplay is.”
- “The gameplay experience is mundane, which all boils down to whoever knocks their opponents away from the arena first.”
- “You play against bots that always know where to fire, the gameplay is boring and the game is extremely pay to win.”
graphics
89 mentions
75 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their charming and colorful art style, which many players describe as cute, crisp, and visually appealing. Users appreciate the smooth gameplay and high-quality visuals, often highlighting the game's aesthetic as a significant factor in their enjoyment. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere, despite some minor technical issues reported by a few players.
- “The art style is super fun and there are multiple voices in the game that are just the dev making noises with their mouth.”
- “Amazing game, great graphics and very fun, would recommend.”
- “Damn cute graphics, perfect illustrations, the stages change every game and the theme changes every few hours, how did they code it to run so smoothly?”
- “God, this is so bad... sound effects, graphics, everything.”
- “Graphics do not prove quality.”
- “I like it, but the graphics are bad, the cards are bad, and then after a little while it stopped working.”
humor
59 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its refreshing and unique qualities, with many players finding the graphics, sound effects, and character voices to be particularly amusing. While some critiques mention gameplay balance issues that detract from the fun, the overall consensus is that the game is entertaining and filled with silly, lighthearted humor that keeps players engaged. Many users recommend the game for its comedic elements, making it a standout choice for those seeking a fun and funny gaming experience.
- “Everything is so refreshing, unique, and sometimes hilarious.”
- “But this game is still hilarious with the voices you can put on your character and the game is cute.”
- “It has funny jokes all around it, mocking itself and more.”
stability
53 mentions
6 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly following recent updates. Players have experienced issues such as freezing during gameplay, problems with purchasing items, and erratic behavior of game mechanics, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some users still find the game fun, the prevalence of these technical issues has led to frustration and calls for urgent fixes.
- “This game is not pay-to-win and runs smoothly without any bugs. The option to adjust settings makes dragging from your slinger a non-issue.”
- “The game maintains excellent stability, ensuring a seamless experience without frustrating glitches.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; it allows me to focus on strategy rather than dealing with technical issues.”
- “The game has a lot of glitches and bugs; I disconnect a lot of games for no reason, and there is a random error popup that appears sometimes.”
- “Very buggy nuke causes a crash (something about audio in the error message); the game says you have no signal sometimes with no way to reconnect when I had a perfect signal, forcing you to close the game and take a loss.”
- “I hate it because every time I win a match, the game glitches and no button to continue comes up, and I have to remove the window. Kindly fix this issue.”
music
47 mentions
49 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its charm and upbeat nature, while others find it repetitive and lacking variety. Many users express a desire for volume sliders and more diverse soundtracks, as the current music can become monotonous over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic, there are calls for improvements to enhance the listening experience.
- “The selection of wacky attacks, cool charming characters with costumes, and a nice soundtrack; I can't help enjoying this game.”
- “It's a great game, the music is funky, the animations are smooth, and it's really a good idea.”
- “Everything from the music to the graphics design is light-hearted and screams 'fun.' Highly recommend 5/5.”
- “They tried to make the background music more modern by adding more sound effects to it, and in my opinion, it was horrible.”
- “Interacting in the menu sounds so quiet (no sounds when I'm collecting prizes and upgrading cards), and the music is repetitive.”
- “Hearing the same song on loop for a long time is very boring and annoying.”
story
45 mentions
7 % positive mentions
82 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or story mode. Quests are seen as repetitive and often frustrating, with limited rewards and unclear refresh mechanics, leading to a sense of stagnation and boredom. Overall, players feel that the potential for a compelling story is not being realized, and they are eager for more content and variety in quests to enhance the gaming experience.
- “This app's story was truly incredible.”
- “I don't think a more awe-inspiring story has ever been told on a mobile phone.”
- “Please add a short story about this game at the start before we begin playing. Don't forget about the final boss in the story and new game modes.”
- “Game constantly crashes (says something about audio?), the cat tells me to visit him, but he's gone from the shop screen now, quests aren't refreshing... which highlights another major issue.”
- “It was great at first but then the game starts to feel boring because it's the same and the arena reward is not that rewarding. You play 12 matches just to win the same prize over and over again and there is no quest update. When you reach a high level, the game starts to feel the same.”
- “I absolutely love this game but the most recent update ruined the quest system, making it impossible to actually do them. They also lowered the rewards for doing them, and I hate that this game was skill-based when I first played it a year or so ago.”
grinding
22 mentions
9 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
91 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often unrewarding, with many expressing frustration over the slow progression and lack of meaningful rewards for their efforts. While some enjoy the addictive nature of grinding and the fun gameplay, others feel that the system is overly reliant on spending money for better progression, making it difficult for free-to-play users. Improvements to the reward system and interface are frequently suggested to enhance the overall experience.
- “Great physics! I would recommend it, and the gameplay is actually really balanced. The game is not grindy, featuring lots of short sci-fi styled battles.”
- “Amazing game, amazing community! This game isn't grinding 24/7 or stressful, but it's fun, and every game is different.”
- “The game is a bit grindy and there is no real reward system.”
- “You have to wait for days for box rewards, what you can gain daily from games and wins feels a bit poor, you gain no rewards from rank ups, making the shop too expensive for free-to-play, and the process of progression near impossible and tedious.”
- “Grinding 15-20 minutes just for 2 cards and 20 coins is not worth it.”
emotional
10 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players describe the game as a wholesome and fun experience, highlighting its positive vibes, fair matchmaking, and a supportive community. The emotional aspect is enhanced by the game's lighthearted nature, encouraging players to enjoy both winning and losing in a casual environment, although some express concern over monetization affecting the overall experience. Overall, the game fosters a sense of joy and camaraderie among its players.
- “I remember playing and the game gave me a certain vibe that made me feel good, like the positive message and the fair matchmaking.”
- “This is the most wholesome game I've ever seen.”
- “There basically aren't any ads and some of the games are really wholesome; the emotes and talks make it really easy to be wholesome too.”
optimization
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some users report smooth performance and stability, others experience significant issues, particularly on older Android devices, indicating a need for further optimization. The recent update has improved visuals but has not addressed performance concerns for all users.
- “It runs smoothly; it has never crashed for me.”
- “Overall, it's amazing, fun and runs smoothly!”
- “Before the update, the game was fine in terms of looks and performance. Now the color scheme has brightened, it seems, but that's the only thing you can call an improvement before and after.”
- “Performance on Android is terrible!”
- “You guys need to fix your game; it isn't as optimized for older phones anymore.”
replayability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some enjoy the ongoing updates and new content that enhance replay value, many feel that the lack of incentives, such as rewards for ranking up or completing the battle pass, diminishes motivation to continue playing. Additionally, technical issues have further impacted the experience for some users, leading to frustration and a desire for more playable content.
- “It's a shame cosmetics or rewards are not given for reaching certain ranks in a season, as I feel this would add replay value; while now, trophies and ranks seem a little insignificant.”
- “I love this game! I got my brother into playing it, and we have been playing non-stop for days. I really appreciate the great replayability.”
- “Very fun, plus they keep adding cards, so the replay value is high! 😉”
- “We need more playable content; there are no incentives to progress after the battle pass is finished.”
- “It's a shame cosmetics or rewards are not given for reaching certain ranks in a season, as I feel this would add replay value. Right now, trophies and ranks seem a little insignificant.”
- “Replayability value is bad, and there's no reason to stick around.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting the engaging character designs and the positive messages conveyed by the tips character about kindness. The overall enjoyment is enhanced by the rewarding gameplay and the fun elements associated with the characters.
- “I'm really enjoying the character design, the tips from the guide, and his messages about being kind.”
- “I really love this game because of the rewards and the character designs; it's just super fun.”